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American Sign Language at Eastern Kentucky University

If you plan to study American Sign Language, take a look at what Eastern Kentucky University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Eastern Kentucky University is located in Richmond, KY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 16 american sign language degrees were granted at Eastern Kentucky University.

Online & Distance Learning at Eastern Kentucky University

Online coursework is an option at Eastern Kentucky University. Of 15,673 students, 5,246 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,148 (39%) took at least some classes online.

American Sign Language Rankings at Eastern Kentucky University

Use these rankings to compare Eastern Kentucky University’s American Sign Language program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#1 of 1
Best Value	Kentucky	#1 of 1
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#7 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#11 of 11
Best Value	Nationwide	#41 of 63
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#63 of 63

Earnings for American Sign Language Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University

Those who finish Eastern Kentucky University’s American Sign Language program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$25,017
2 years	$24,421
3 years	$30,318
4 years	$32,174

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, American Sign Language graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn a median of $32,174, compared with $49,519 for all Eastern Kentucky University graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of American Sign Language graduates at Eastern Kentucky University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, American Sign Language graduates at Eastern Kentucky University are 94% women (15) and 6% men (1).

American Sign Language Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Kentucky University

Among the 16 bachelor’s american sign language degrees awarded at Eastern Kentucky University, 94% were women (15) and 6% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of American Sign Language bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 12% of American Sign Language bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University, below the national average of 24%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific American Sign Language Concentrations at Eastern Kentucky University

The American Sign Language program at Eastern Kentucky University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Sign Language Interpretation	16

Highest-Paying Careers for American Sign Language Graduates

Students who finish American Sign Language program at Eastern Kentucky University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for American Sign Language majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$68,967
Interpreters and Translators	$52,627
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$39,815

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.